Saint John Vianney Catholic Church

Mass Schedule

Rosary at 8am Streaming & on YouTube Daily Mass (Mon-Sat) in person and streaming on our

YouTube channel or from our Website at 8:30am.

Monday thru Thursday outdoor Mass at 4:30pm

Weekend Masses Sat. 4:30pm Indoor, 6:00pm Outdoor Sunday 7:30 Indoor, 9:00am Outdoor and 11:00am Indoor

Church Online Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am & 11am

Outdoor Reconciliation 3:30 - 4:00pm Saturday Drive up Eucharist 10:00-10:30am Sunday.

All outdoor offerings weather permitting Time and location of Mass subject to change

Masks and social distance are required at all our Masses

We ask that you remain connected to our parish through our website, online bulletin, email (Flocknotes) and Facebook

1650 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 939-7911 ~ Fax (925) 939-0450

www.sjvianney.org

WELCOME Saint John Vianney Parish is a community of faith, hope and love. We strive to foster our spiritual growth and share the gifts God has given to us all.

You are invited to join Saint John Vianney Parish, registration is on our website www.sjvianney.org or call the Parish Office.

You are invited to share your gifts with our St. John Vianney community. Is God calling you to become a part of this important work of the people of God?

Saint John Vianney Catholic Church To know and love Jesus

and follow Christ in compassionate service.

May 9, 2021, Sixth Sunday of Easter

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

As we celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend, I’d like to share with you a legend that I heard some time ago. It goes something like this:

When God created woman, he was working late on the 6th day. An angel came by and asked, “Why spend so much time on her?"

The Lord answered, “Have you seen all the specifications I have to meet to shape her?" God went on, “She must function in all kinds of situations. She must be able to embrace several kids at the same time, have a hug that can heal anything from a bruised knee to a broken heart. She must do all this with only two hands. She cures herself when sick, and can work 18 hours a day."

The angel was impressed and then blurted out, “With just two hands? Impossible!”

The angel came closer and touched the woman. “But you have made her so soft, Lord."

"She is soft," said the Lord, “but I have made her strong. You can't imagine what she can endure and overcome."

"Can she think?" The angel asked.

The Lord answered. "Not only can she think, but she can also reason and negotiate."

The angel touched her cheeks and said, “Lord, it seems this creation is leaking! You have put too many burdens on her."

"She is not leaking,” the Lord corrected the angel, “that’s a tear”.

"What's it for?" asked the angel.

The Lord said, “Tears are her way of expressing her grief, her doubts, her love, her loneliness, her suffering, and her pride."

This made a big impression on the angel.. "Lord, you are a genius. You thought of everything. A woman is indeed marvelous!"

The Lord said, “Indeed, she is. She has strength that amazes a man. She can handle trouble and carry heavy burdens. She holds happiness, love, and opinions. She smiles when she feels like screaming. She sings when she feels like crying, she cries when she’s happy, and she laughs when she’s afraid. Continued on next page

Pastor’s Corner

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Joan Alber, Jim Altomare, Jessica Alvarez, Sarah Arena, John Babcock, Larry Balbierz, Matthew Bennett,

Jack Calloway, Peggy Casey, Fred Chen, Michael Crume, Christi Davidson, Barbara Quevedo Davis, Frank DeLia, Shelly Dixon, Judy Finch, Charlie Freitas, Robert Gallion,

Kayla Geraghty, Ray Hankinson, Ruth Jaffe, Norm & Mark Jokerst, Jim Kelling, Anival Lara, Pacho & Sebastian Lara, Kevin Matthews, Kay

McDonough, Michael Mimiaga, Cathie Moloney, Nickie Nakatani, Sylvia Ordaz, Lauren Pastoral, Pete & Daisy Pedersen, Greg Pella, John Quintanilla, Leticia Quizon,

Peggy Ragsdale, Marsha Rocha, Antoinette Ruskowsky, John Rooney, Margaret Roth, Sachin Sankar,

Leslie Schreiner, Anabella Semira, Dona Smith, Peter Smith, Jack Swiatek, Don Theiss,

Dylan Vizanko, Valerie White, Opal Williams, Phyllis Williams,

Pray for the Deceased

Let us remember those from our parish family who have died recently and returned to the Lord. We give thanks for their lives

and offer comfort to their families.

Rosie Amis, George Greer

Parish Office & Staff Contact Information

Parish Office: Currently closed to walk in traffic Phones Monitored Monday – Friday. 8:30am - 4:30pm

Closed for Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm Phone: (925) 939-7911 Fax: (925) 939-0450

Pastor: Rev. William Rosario (Ext. 105) [email protected]

Deacon: Herb Casey (Ext. 0) [email protected]

Pastoral Associate for Administration: Debbie Mellin (Ext. 103) [email protected]

Pastoral Associate for Parish Faith Formation: Liz Rogers (Ext. 125) [email protected]

Pastoral Associate for Family Based Faith Formation Shannon Rogers (Ext. 109) [email protected]

Director of Youth Ministry Marlene Lee (Ext. 108) [email protected]

Director of Sacred Music: Charlene Abellana (Ext. 107) [email protected]

Faith Formation Secretary Jennifer DiSalvo (Ext 124) [email protected]

Parish Secretary Maryanne Richards (Ext 0) [email protected]

Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper Indira Pethebridge (Ext 120) [email protected]

[email protected] to reach: Debbie, Jennifer, Maryanne & Indira as a group

Pray for the Sick

May those who are in need of our prayers, place their trust and faith in the comforting presence of the Lord

Happy is he who lives and dies under the protection of the Blessed Virgin.

St. John Vianney

San Damiano Book and Gift Shop

Effective March 14, 2021 the San Damiano Book and Gift shop is open Monday thru Saturday 10am to 3pm. They have a wonderful selection of Rosaries and books to assist in your spiritual journey. Reach them through https://sandamiano.org/giftshop/

Continued from previous page She fights for what she believes in. Her love is unconditional. Her heart is broken when her next of kin or a friend dies but she finds strength to get on with life."

The angel asked: “So, she is a perfect being?”

The Lord replied: “No. She has just one flaw. She often forgets what she is worth."

May this be a happy Mother’s Day for all! Thank you to all the mothers who wake up every day and do the best they can, because their job takes so much work and patience and care and love—and a lot of prayers! And thank you to everyone else who picks up the slack, offers a helping hand, and creates a space of vulnerability, compassion, care, understanding, and all that other goodness that allows us to melt into one another’s arms when life is too much.

With prayerful wishes and blessings,

Fr. William Rosario

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Mass Schedule

Sunday May 9, 2021 † Sixth Sunday of Easter Readings: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 / 1 Jn 4:7-10 / Jn 15:9-17 7:30am In Memory of Geraldine Pugh 9:00am In Memory of Claudia Siasat 11:00am Special Intention for Sidney Edoria 71st Birthday

Mon. May 10, 2021 † St. Damien de Veuster †Daily Mass: 8:30am Readings: Acts 16:11-15 / Jn 15:26-16:4a 8:30am In Memory of John & Mary Ellen Burns

Tues. May 11, 2021 †Daily Mass: 8:30am Readings: Acts 16:22-34 / Jn 16:5-11 8:30am In Memory of James Loeper

Wed. May 12, 2021 † Sts. Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs St. Pancras, Martyr †Daily Mass 8:30am Readings Acts 17:15,22-18:1 / Jn 16:12-15 8:30am In Memory of Erwin Santiago & Luisito Agcaoili

Thurs. May 13, 2021 † Our Lady of Fatima †Daily Mass 8:30am Readings: Acts 18:1-8 / Jn 16:16-20 8:30am In Memory of Eufrocina Saldana

Friday May 14, 2021 † St. Matthias, Apostle †Daily Mass 8:30am

Readings: Acts 15:22-31 / Jn 15:12-17 8:30am In Memory of Clodisinda Carandang

Sat. May 15, 2021 † St. Isidore †Daily Mass 8:30am Readings: Acts 18:23-28 / Jn 16:23b-28 8:30am In Memory of Dick Vizanko

Weekend Masses: Sat. 4:30pm Indoor and 6:00pm Outdoor Sunday 7:30am Indoor, 9:00am Outdoor, 11:00am Indoor

†Sunday Vigil Liturgy: 5:00pm Saturday, Church Online. Vigil Mass Intention will be included with Sunday Intentions 6:00pm In Memory of Gil Wright

Sunday May 16, 2021 † The Ascension of the Lord Readings: Acts 1:1-11 / Eph 1:17-23 / Mk 16:15-20 7:30am In Memory of Tom Flaherty 9:00am In Memory of Richard Walsh 11:00am In Memory of Isabel Alegre

Saturday drive up Reconciliation & Eucharist 3:30 - 4:00pm Sunday Masses 7:30 Indoor, 9am, Outdoor 11am Indoor Sunday Drive up Eucharist 10am-10:30am Masks and social distance are required at all our Masses

Weekly Meeting Schedule

In accordance with Diocesan, CDC, State, County, and City guidelines our Mass schedule is as follows:

Mass Times Effective April 26, 2021 Saturday Mass Indoor 4:30pm and Outdoor 6:00pm Sunday Masses Indoor 7:30am, Outdoor 9am, and Indoor at 11:00am Church Online Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am and 11am.

Daily Rosary at 8am followed by Indoor Daily Mass at 8:30am Livestreamed thru our website and on our YouTube channel. Monday thru Thursday outdoor Mass at 4:30pm in the Ellipse near the statue of our Lady of Grace and Health

Masks and Social Distance are required for all of our Masses

Outdoor drive up Reconciliation and Communion continues Saturday afternoons 3:30 - 4:00pm in front of the church at the Main Entrance.

Drive up Eucharist Sunday from 10-10:30am in front of the Church

Time and location of Masses are subject to change

St. John Vianney Intentional Giving

Jesus’ commandment is that His disciples love one another, even to the point of laying down their lives, if necessary. What gifts of myself - my skills and talents, my time and resources - will best demonstrate my love for God’s people.

Collection on May 2, 2021

Plate Collections including mailed checks $ 9,401.50 Online Donations $ 3,435.00 Total Collections $12,836.00 Weekly Goal $18,500.00

Excess/(Shortfall) $(5,663.50)

Year to date excess (shortfall)* $ (8,756.09) *includes corrections

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Family and Prayer Resources

As we turn to individual prayer, here are some resources with videos and readings so that you can experience prayers in your home.

Catholic Television: EWTN Comcast/Xfinity Channel 229; WAVE/Astound Channel 116; DISH Channel 261; Direct TV Channel 370

Catholic Radio: KSFB Immaculate Heart Radio 1260 AM

The Diocese of Oakland has a resource page for parents https://oakdiocese.org/virtual-virtuous-parenting one site link is Focus on Family https://www.focusonthefamily.com/

A Podcast that comes highly recommended is “Bible in A Year Podcast” by Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascension https://bibleinayear.fireside.fm/

Mycatholic.life: this website has many resources for prayer https://mycatholic.life/daily-reflections/ This will take you directly to their daily reflections page.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org). Pray the Rosary https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary will take you directly to their Rosary page.

Just for Teens: https://lifeteen.com/ Resources and inspiration includes a link to a series of global Life Nights.

Catholic Mom: http://catholicmom.com/ This website offers Spiritual resources as well as family and fun activities. Such as Book Clubs, Tech Talks, Fitness. They also have a daily Gospel reflections, Sunday Gospel activities and a Sunday Facebook Live recitation of the Rosary.

Youcat.org https://www.youcat.org/daily#appLink Keep growing in the faith with a daily 5 minute dose of the Holy Gospel

Click to Pray is the official app of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.

Loyola Press: https://www.loyolapress.com/ Loyola Press has 3-Minute Retreats and Sunday Connection. The Sunday Connection offers children’s activities by grade.

Hallow: https://hallow.com/ This prayer app has things from reflections on the Saints, daily prayer and meditation etc…

Catholic Icing has some resources for Lenten activities https://www.catholicicing.com/?s=palm+sunday+ Which include Lenten Resolutions, Kid and family friendly meatless meals and more.

Catholic Sprouts https://catholicsprouts.com/catholic-sprouts-podcast/ We believe that teaching the Catholic Faith can (and should) be fun and rewarding work

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd https://www.cgsusa.org/ has parent resources and articles about children’s spirituality.

Food and Miscellaneous Assistance Resources

If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance or medical care due to loss of income or illness there are several resources in our area.

Food Bank of Contra Costa (925) 676-7543 Monument Crisis Center (925) 825-7751 CalFresh online applications https://www.foodbankccs.org/get-help/calfresh.html Senior Food Program The Food Bank provides low-income senior citizens free groceries twice a month. Participants must be 55 years or older. Call the Food Bank 855-309-FOOD or visit the website for more information.

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St. Vincent de Paul

April is National Volunteer Month - a time to celebrate and thank those who answer the call to help their neighbors in need. At St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County, our volunteers selflessly:

Provide free medical & dental care to the uninsured. Teach job skills that transform lives.

Feed the hungry from 18 food pantries across Contra Costa County.

Clothe the homeless from SVdP's three thrift stores. Keep families in their homes with emergency aid.

Here at SVdP, we would like to express a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who is able to volunteer. Your compassion, dedication, and hard work help thousands of your neighbors in Contra Costa County. If you would like to volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County please see our needs on Volunteer Match site at https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org1055823.jsp

If you need help, or know someone in need please visit our website https://www.svdp-cc.org/ or call (925) 439-5060. St. Vincent de Paul is here to help our neighbors in need.

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Grief Workshops .

The Grief Workshops are online during the COVID-19 Shelter in Place Order.

If you would like to attend, and you are not currently on the email distribution list, please email or phone Jerry Mellin at [email protected] or 925-787-8865. Jerry will then provide the latest information about how to connect

Grief Workshops are on the second and fourth Mondays at 7:00pm (May 10 & 24) and for the foreseeable future will be online The Loss of a Child Workshop is on the second Saturday (May 8) of each month at 10am.

For more information please call Jerry (925) 787-8865 All are welcome.

Pray, Always Pray. Your Prayers are needed today and always. We pray for Peace and Healing for all the world. Please join us (via YouTube or link from our website) each morning in praying the Rosary at

8:00am before the daily Mass

We also gather to recite the Rosary before the 4:30pm outdoor Mass, Monday thru Thursday in the Ellipse.

Are You Struggling?

T hese are most unusual times that call upon us to reach out in ways we may not have

needed or thought of before. Despite strong faith, many of us struggle with loneliness, isolation, loss of social contact, difficulty deciding how to fill our time, among other struggles that may have arisen during this pandemic.

Our SJV Community has parishioners who are also clinicians who can assist on an informal, strictly confidential basis during our time of crisis. Anyone desiring to check in with one of us, please give the office a call at (925) 939-7911 and select option 0. There is no cost to parishioners.

P lease join us Sunday mornings to watch the Children's Liturgy of the

Word on our YouTube channel. Share this experience of prayer with your family as we reflect on the Sunday Gospel reading

Vacation Bible Camp

Once again St. John Vianney will offer summer sessions for Vacation Bible Camp (VBC) for children age 3 to 5th grade.

We have two options this year. Outdoor In-person (limited availability) June 14 - June 18, 9am to 11am $85 per child (must be potty trained and masks are required) and Online via Zoom (materials sent home) June 21-25, 9am to 10am $35 per child.

See our website for signup information www.sjvianney.org. Office of Vocations, Diocese of Oakland

The Office of Vocations is offering Discernment Saturdays (5pm Mass and St. Andrew’s dinner) for men wishing to learn more about the priesthood. Upcoming dates are: May 15 at Divine Mercy

Parish, in Oakland; July 17 Our Lady Queen of the World, in Bay Point; September 18 at Corpus Christi in Fremont . For more information contact Fr. Carl Arosco at The Office of Vocations - Diocese of Oakland at [email protected]

Everyone is invited to join in praying the Holy Rosary for Vocations on the 4th Friday at 7:30pm. Contact Fr. Arturo Bazan at [email protected] for the link.

Young Adults

D o you like to go on hikes, explore new places, try out new restaurants, have spirit filled conversations, and

are seeking a deeper connection? Are you between the ages of 18-39 and looking to connect with other community members?

If that sounds like you, send an email to either; Liz Rogers [email protected] or Marlene Lee [email protected] to get connected with a great group of likeminded individuals.

Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Each Wednesday evening from 5:15pm to 5:55pm we have a Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.

The Zoom meeting ID is: 631 212 1913 and Passcode is SJVOMP.

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P lease join us in welcoming Fr. Jimmy Macalinao to St. John Vianney Parish. Fr. Jimmy will join us beginning

July 1 as our new Parochial Vicar.

Prayer to Our Lady of Fatima

O Most Holy Virgin Mary, Queen of the most holy Rosary, you are pleased to appear to the children of Fatima and reveal a glorious message. We implore you, inspire in our hearts a fervent love for the recitation of the Rosary. By mediating on the mysteries of the redemption that we are recalled therein may we obtain the graces and virtues that we ask, through the merits of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Redeemer

Church Stained Glass Windows

Did you know that the Stained Glass Windows along the walls, above the Stations of the Cross, depict the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary? Our Church was built before the Luminous Mysteries existed.

The Second Joyful Mystery is The Visitation,

The Third Joyful Mystery is The Nativity of Jesus

The Fourth Joyful Mystery is The Presentation at the Temple

The Fifth Joyful Mystery. The Finding in the Temple.

God acts vigorously and gently; it is good to rely on him. St. John Vianney